They grow together with bilberries in our mountains - the tiny, bright red berries of acidic, bitter-sweet flavour. At least that's what Slovak cranberries taste like. We don't grow cultivated species as it is common in America or Canada. Our cranberries are not associated with Christmas or Thanksgiving dinners. In fact, they are very difficult … Continue reading Cranberry Compote
I used to hate preserving our garden produce when I was a child. It would come in large batches on hot summer days when all you wanted to do was chill out with friends at the pool, or go on a hiking trip in the mountains. Instead, we were stuck in the kitchen overwhelmed with … Continue reading Preserving blackberries
It's very common in Slovakia to have open-air cooking competitions and parties that bring together villagers and town folk alike to enjoy traditional Slovak food, as well as have fun. The goulash party season typically starts at the turn of April and May when the days are getting longer and the weather is warm enough … Continue reading Goulash parties
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